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Electrical outlet box with integral support leg

  • US 5,833,110 A
  • Filed: 08/23/1996
  • Issued: 11/10/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrical outlet box assembly comprising:

  • an outlet box having a back wall perimeterically bounded by an outer wall extending outwardly therefrom defining a box interior for accommodating an electrical receptacle, said outer wall further defining an receptacle opening;

    a support leg frangibly connected to said outlet box in an uninstalled position; and

    said outlet box having a first aperture adapted to receive said support leg, such that upon removal of said support leg from said uninstalled position said support leg is movable in an installed position wherein said leg is insertable into said aperture thereby providing a brace for said outlet box.

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